US Bridges

Fdr 49 over Clear Fork

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Arkansas · 8.4 MI W of HWY 71 · Structure no. 080907000003114

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 49 over Clear Fork is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 49 over Clear Fork in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 49
CrossesClear Fork
Location8.4 MI W of HWY 71
RouteFederal Lands Road 49
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72895, -94.30387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 49 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 49 over Clear Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 49 over Clear Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 49 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 49 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.